Archer Returns: England Bank on Pace to Dethrone India

Jofra Archer is set to make a thrilling comeback for England in the third Test, replacing Josh Tongue after his absence due to injury. The move comes after India’s dominant performance at Edgbaston last week, as England look to rattle the visitors with raw speed.
Ben Stokes described Archer as very, very determined, highlighting the bowler’s grit despite limited game time. His return adds a powerful weapon to England’s pace arsenal, bringing match-winning pace previously unseen in this series.
Archer averages under 11 Test overs per year since his sensational debut, making his re-entry a highly anticipated moment. Stokes expressed confidence in Archer’s abilities: I don’t see that being negative… expectations are understandable.
With Archer’s first glimpse on Wednesday limited to light fast-bowling, the real test comes under match pressure. His 96 mph pace offers England hope of disrupting India’s top-order dominance.